know

savoir, connaître

Avoir une information en tête.

En anglais simple : To have information about something in your mind.

• I know your name.
• She knew the answer immediately.
• Do you know what time it is?

Comment l'utiliser : know about something (Do you know about the new rules?); know + question word + clause (I know where she lives.)

Synonymes : be aware of

Expressions courantes : know the answer, know someone's name, know about something, know a secret

connaître

Connaître une personne pour l’avoir rencontrée, ou un lieu pour y être allé.

En anglais simple : To be familiar with a person or place because you have met them or been there.

• Do you know my sister?
• I've known him for years.
• She knows this city very well.

Synonymes : be familiar with, be acquainted with

Expressions courantes : know someone well, know the area, get to know someone

savoir, être certain

Être sûr que quelque chose est vrai.

En anglais simple : To be sure that something is true.

• I know you're right.
• He knew the plan would work.
• How do you know she's safe?

Comment l'utiliser : know that + clause (I know that she is telling the truth.)

Synonymes : be certain, be sure

Contraires : doubt

Expressions courantes : know for sure, know for certain, know something is true

savoir, comprendre, maîtriser

Comprendre un sujet ou savoir faire quelque chose grâce à l’apprentissage ou à l’expérience.

En anglais simple : To understand a subject or be able to do something through learning or experience.

• I know how to cook.
• He knows several languages.
• Do you know how this machine works?

Comment l'utiliser : know how to do something (She knows how to repair bicycles.)

Synonymes : understand, have mastered

Expressions courantes : know how to swim, know your subject, know the rules, know your business

tu sais, hein

S’emploie en fin de phrase pour rappeler quelque chose ou attirer l’attention sur ce qu’on vient de dire.

En anglais simple : A word added at the end of a sentence to remind someone to pay attention to what you said.

• Be careful, know.
• You'll need your ticket, know.
• Don't leave the door open, know.

Synonymes : you know

Expressions courantes : be careful know, it's important know